# Idaho Code § 54-2305: 54-2305 BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS — POWERS

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## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 54-2305
- **Heading:** 54-2305 BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS — POWERS
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 23 / Section 54-2305

## Text

54-2305. Board of psychologist examiners — Powers. The board of psychologist examiners shall have the following powers:

(1) To pass upon the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses, reciprocal licenses, certification and provisional certification of prescriptive authority; and, at its option, to adopt and revise rules requiring applicants to pass examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to the issuance of licenses.

(2) To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules, subject to legislative approval, as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. Such rules shall include, but need not be limited to, a code of ethics for psychologists in the state consistent with the current ethical standards for psychologists of the American psychological association and the educational and professional qualifications of applicants for licensing under this chapter.

(3) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend and renew the licenses, permits, and certifications of psychologists, service extenders, and psychologist applicants pursuant to this chapter, and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.

(4) To review investigations upon complaints concerning violations of the provisions of, and the rules adopted pursuant to, this chapter and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all such violations.

(5) To adopt a rule requiring continuing education as a condition of continued licensure and certification.

(6) To adopt rules allowing for a temporary permit to individuals licensed as psychologists in another state authorizing such individuals to practice psychology in Idaho for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days pursuant to such terms and requirements as set forth in the rules.

(7) To establish by rule an inactive license status.

(8) To establish by rule the standards and requirements for the use of communication technology in the practice of psychology, including supervision.

(9) To establish by rule certification and provisional certification of prescriptive authority pursuant to sections 54-2316 through 54-2319, Idaho Code.

(10) To establish by rule a limited formulary or formularies for prescribing use by holders of certification and provisional certification of prescriptive authority.

(11) To establish by rule the permitting of service extenders.

History:

[54-2305, added 1963, ch. 186, sec. 5, p. 549; am. 1974, ch. 13, sec. 160, p. 138; am. 1984, ch. 141, sec. 2, p. 331; am. 1987, ch. 147, sec. 2, p. 293; am. 1993, ch. 216, sec. 80, p. 656; am. 2009, ch. 33, sec. 4, p. 92; am. 2013, ch. 13, sec. 1, p. 23; am. 2017, ch. 238, sec. 2, p. 586; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 31, p. 303; am. 2022, ch. 262, sec. 3, p. 842; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 13, p. 942.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 54-2301 54-2301 PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY — REGULATION — OBJECTS AND PURPOSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2301.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2302 54-2302 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2302.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2303 54-2303 LICENSE REQUIRED — EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2303.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2304 54-2304 ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2304.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2305 54-2305 BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS — POWERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2305.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2307 54-2307 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE — APPLICANTS FOR WHOM AN EXAMINATION MAY BE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2307.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2309 54-2309 NONISSUANCE AND REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2309.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2310 54-2310 VIOLATION AND PENALTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2310.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2312 54-2312 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE — ENDORSEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2312.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2312A 54-2312A SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2312A.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2313 54-2313 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2313.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2314 54-2314 PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION — CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGIST AND CLIENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2314.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2315 54-2315 ADMINISTRATION BY DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES — FEE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE — RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2315.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2316 54-2316 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C23_S54-2316.md)

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